Christmas at Capesthorne, Macclesfield.

Capesthorne Hall has been the private home of the Bromley-Davenports since 1726, with visitors returning year on year to see this wonderful stately home transformed for the festive season.

Capesthorne is a truly majestic building, set in the heart of Cheshire. Prepare to be wowed as you enter the impressive Entrance Hall, where you’ll see the family’s collection of Santas which dates back to the 1950’s!

As you look ahead, it is here you and your family will catch your first glimpse of Father Christmas.

The halls beautiful Christmas decorations include The Bromley Davenports traditional 18 foot Christmas tree, cut from Macclesfield Forest, which takes four days to decorate with hundreds of brightly coloured baubles and beads, set off by over 400 twinkling lights.

This spectacular Christmas tree gives a magical setting for children to meet Father Christmas and mum and dad to take a photo to treasure.

Lady Bromley- Davenport decorates the hall each year, with help from the house staff and friends. On the first floor, several bedrooms, including the Royal Bedroom, undergo a festive make-over to represent various Christmas scenes, drawing on the Bromley Davenports history, travel and imagination!

Last year featured a family of Singing Snowmen, who will you see this year?

As well as taking in the fantastic decorations in the hall, there’s a program of varied of entertainment by local school choirs, musicians, handbell ringers to get you feeling Christmassy.

The Butler’s Pantry is open for homemade festive refreshments including hot turkey baps, mince pies and traditional mulled wine.

Adjoining the hall is a large craft and gift marquee with over fifty tempting stalls to get you started with the Christmas gift buying!

PUSHCHAIRS.

Due to the busy nature of this event, pushchairs are not allowed in the Hall for health and safety reasons. So please bear this in mind when attending the event.

BUSY PERIODS.

Please note, a one way system operates in the hall at busy times but visitors can revisit the house as many times as they wish to enjoy the rolling programme of entertainment.

OPENING TIMES:

Friday 27th November

Hall Opens 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Refreshments & Crafts open 5pm – 9pm

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November

Hall Opens 12noon – 4pm

Refreshments & Crafts open 12noon – 5pm

PRICES to Hall and Craft Fair:

Advance tickets: Adults £9.50, Children (Over 4 years) £5.00

Pre-booked groups of 20+ : Adults £9.00, Children £4.50

Family (2 adults + 2 children) £26.00 further children @£4.50

On the Gate: Adults £10.50 Children (Over 4 years) £5.50

Family (2 adults + 2 children) £28.00 further children £5.50

To purchase tickets please call 01625 861221. Tickets can be purchased by debit card over the phone, all tickets will be left on the gate for collection. Advance tickets must be ordered by 2pm Thursday 26/11/15. For further information email: [email protected] Address: Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY